EMB-314 Super Tucano vs MiG-23 Flogger

Overview

The EMB-314 Super Tucano and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 4.2x the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 590 km/h. The EMB-314 Super Tucano has an operational range of 1,330 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 10,668 m for the EMB-314 Super Tucano. At 17,800 kg MTOW, the MiG-23 Flogger is 3.3x the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 5,400 kg.

The EMB-314 Super Tucano has been produced in 260 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $10M for the EMB-314 Super Tucano vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 32 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano (1967 vs 1999).

Brazilian turboprop light attack and counter-insurgency aircraft, designed in the late 20th century, extensively used for border patrol, training, and aerial interception.
Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 2 June 1999
Year introduced 2003
Number produced 260 units
Average unit price $10 million
Soviet third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-23 Flogger Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 5047 units
Average unit price $4 million
Wing area 19.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.1 m â—‰
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 11.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 590 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,330 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,668 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,200 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,196 kW â—‰
Wing area 37.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 16.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,230 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 590 km/h, a difference of 1,910 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or MiG-23 Flogger?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a longer range at 1,330 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 5,400 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or MiG-23 Flogger?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 33 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 260 units of the EMB-314 Super Tucano.